Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

FCS TEAM MEMBERS OF THE MONTH:

Brad McKinney, Transportation Director

Marie Varney, WHHS

The Franklin County Board of Education has provided time in its agenda for individuals to make comments. Comments to the Board will be allowed up to a maximum of three (3) minutes. The Board does not allow comments on any matter dealing with personnel issues. Kentucky law states specifically that personnel matters are the responsibility of the Superintendent. On all personnel matters, you should contact the Superintendent of Schools. No questions, comments, or decisions/action related to public comments will be made by Board members at this time, unless the specific topic is on the agenda; however, the Board will listen to the comments and/or suggestions which may lead to a discussion of same at a future meeting. If an individual wishes for the Board to discuss and/or take action on a particular issue, they must follow the procedures outlined in Franklin County Board of Education Policy 10.2. The Superintendent or the designee will be able to assist in this request.

As required by KRS 160.470 (7), advertising and hearing requirements must be met in order to levy a tax rate that exceeds the compensating tax rate. 

Advertisements were placed in The State Journal local newspaper on August 23, 2018 August 31, 2018 and  for the public hearing on September 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Schools Central Office.

The purpose of the hearing was to entertain public comments related to a proposed tax levy of 71.5 cents on real property and 71.5 cents on personal property.

In 2017, a real property and personal property tax rate of 69.5 was levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.  For 2018, a tax rate of 71.5 is proposed for both real estate and tangible personal property.  

The Board is also required to set the tax rate for 2018 for all motor vehicles.  The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.

Approve the following tax levy per $100 of assessed value for 2018-19: Real Estate 71.5 cents; Personal Property 71.5 cents; and Motor Vehicles 51.0 cents

Order #2018-445 - Motion Passed:  Approve the following tax levy per $100 of assessed value for 2018-19: Real Estate 71.5 cents; Personal Property 71.5 cents; and Motor Vehicles 51.0 cents passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Contingent upon approval of the 4% tax rate increase, we are requesting that the Section 6 school allocations be increased from $120 per pupil to $139.34 per pupil.  

Approve Section 6 school allocations increase from $120 per pupil to $139.34 per pupil

Order #2018-446 - Motion Passed:  Approve Section 6 school allocations increase from $120 per pupil to $139.34 per pupil passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Contingent upon approval of the 4% tax rate increase, we are requesting approval a 1% raise for all employees.  The salary schedules are attached.  

Approve salary schedules as presented

Order #2018-447 - Motion Passed:  Approve salary schedules as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The transportation director is asking to increase the cost per mile for field trips from $0.84 to $1.36 per mile.  

Approve increase to cost per mile for field trips from $0.84 to $1.36 as presented

Order #2018-448 - Motion Passed:  Approve increase to cost per mile for field trips from $0.84 to $1.36 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

According to KRS 16.470, districts must submit a Working Budget to KDE by September 30. The Board approved a Tentative Working Budget at the May 21, 2018 Board meeting which was based on projected enrollment for the 2018-19 school year. The Working Budget presented at this time is a revision of the Tentative Working Budget. 

Approve 2019 Working Budget as presented.

Order #2018-449 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2019 Working Budget as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

During the 18-19 school year, End of Course Exams will not be offered to high schools.  Therefore, we are requesting that the Board deletes the portion of the Grading policy that requires End of Course Exams to count as 20% of a students grade.  

Due to requests from school principals, we are requesting a change to policy 09.123 under the "Make-Up Work" section. Changes are highlighted on attached draft. 

June 4, 2018 meeting minutes are presented for your approval. Ms. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Mr. Chuck Fletcher were absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve June 4, 2018 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2018-450 - Motion Passed:  Approve June 4, 2018 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

July 9, 2018 meeting minutes are presented for your approval. Ms. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve July 9, 2018 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2018-451 - Motion Passed:  Approve July 9, 2018 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

August 6, 2018 meeting minutes are presented for your approval. Ms. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve August 6, 2018 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2018-452 - Motion Passed:  Approve August 6, 2018 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

August 20, 2018 meeting minutes are presented for your approval. Ms. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve August 20, 2018 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2018-453 - Motion Passed:  Approve August 20, 2018 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

August 20, 2018 special meeting minutes are presented for your approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve August 20, 2018 special meeting minutes as presented

Order #2018-454 - Motion Passed:  Approve August 20, 2018 special meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached for your approval is an invoice from JRA Architect in the amount of $6,469.11 for services performed on the Collins Lane Elementary School.  

Approve invoice from JRA Architects in the amount of $6,469.11 for services performed on the Collins Lane Elementary School

Order #2018-455 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoice from JRA Architects in the amount of $6,469.11 for services performed on the Collins Lane Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Approve payment to JRA in the amount of $20,309.76

Order #2018-456 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment to JRA in the amount of $20,309.76 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached for your approval is an invoice in the amount of $4,300 from S&ME, Inc. for geotechnical exploration work performed on the Western Hills High School Field house

Approve invoice in the amount of $4,300 from S&ME, Inc. for geotechnical exploration work performed on the Western Hills High School Field house

Order #2018-457 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoice in the amount of $4,300 from S&ME, Inc. for geotechnical exploration work performed on the Western Hills High School Field house passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $677,943.27 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project.

A list of subcontractors and direct owner purchases is included for your review along with the application for payment. 

Approve payment for Wehr Constructors in the amount of $677,943.27 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project

Order #2018-458 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment for Wehr Constructors in the amount of $677,943.27 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Attached for your approval is change order #7 for CLE in the amount of $26,008.82.  A detailed breakdown is attached.  

Approve change order #7 for CLE in the amount of $26,008.82

Order #2018-459 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #7 for CLE in the amount of $26,008.82 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Bids were opened and tabulated on July 26th for the WHHS Football Fieldhouse.  We only received one bid and it came in significantly higher than what was expected.

With this large of a discrepancy between the estimate and actual bid, we feel that it is in the best interest of the district to reject the bid.  We will make some alterations and rebid the project. 

Approve the recommendation to reject the WHHS Football Fieldhouse bid and rebid the project

Order #2018-460 - Motion Passed:  Approve the recommendation to reject the WHHS Football Fieldhouse bid and rebid the project passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The July 2018 Financial Report is attached for your review and approval.  

Approve July 2018 Financial Report as presented

Order #2018-461 - Motion Passed:  Approve July 2018 Financial Report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

Superintendent will share district events and activities. 

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2018-462 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The June 18, 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee #7360

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:   091018      Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M083118      Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board, the following claims and bills were submitted to the Board for approval. The Treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated.

Please see attached contract for SafetyTec for FCHS Cross Country meet at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 14-15, 2018

The purpose of this agreement between the Franklin County Board and the Blue Grass Headstart Program is to coordinate services to eligible children through the state (Ky Preschool) and federal (Headstart) funds.

Please see attached contract for Scantron Equipment for FCHS.

WHHS would  like to request permission to enter into a contract with Dramatic Publishing to purchase rights to perform the play "Home for Christmas".  This play will be performed in December.  Money will come from the drama club. 

Approve motion to purchase rights to perform Home for Christmas play.

Student Teacher Agreement with UK is attached for your approval.

Please review and approve the 2018-19 attached KECSAC MOA.

Jeff Rhode has applied to be part of a curriculum study involving classroom games to be used during the Ecosystems unit at the end of the year. This study would simply be a 7-day unit that incorporates game play in the classroom. Mr. Rhode feels that this could be greatly beneficial for our students, as they are so involved in games already. This could lead to increased test scores and motivation across the board. All resources and training are provided by the company. They do, however, require a signed MOU in order for our student data to be released to the company following the unit. This is simply for analysis purposes to determine whether or not the curriculum helps show improvement in the classrooms.

The District requests approval of a contract with Learning Partners, LLC  (TE21) for the 2018-2019 school year for a aligned and rigorous question item bank K-5th grade; Benchmark assessment for ELA K-5; data reports following the assessment administration, professional development on how to use the platform, professional development on how to review and use the data to improve teaching and learning. The contract price is $35,652.00 and will be paid out of Title 1 funds.  It will be used in each Elementary school in Franklin County K-5.  

Please see attached contract for approved Disney Trip for FCHS Choir March, 2019

Biztown contract attached.

Hearn Elementary is requesting through PTA approval to participate in the Art to Remember program. Items to be purchase are listed on the attachment. 

Contract attached.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

Approve contract with Kevin Frye for field turf maintenance at FCHS in the amount of $4,500.

Approve contract for field turf maintenance at FCHS.

See attached amendment document to reflect changes to SNAP/AVMR testing requirements aligned with assessment policy. 

WHHS  FFA chapter would like to request permission to apply and receive the Living to Serve Grant in the amount of $3,000.00.  This grant is about connecting agriculture to service within the FFA community.  They will take this amount and expand our battle against food insecurities.  This money will go towards our hen and food costs to continue to provide food for the needy community. 

Approve WHHS FFA to apply and receive for the $3,000 Living to Serve Grant.

Emily Northcutt, Hearn Elementary Librarian, would like to request permission to apply for a grant. 

This Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant would offer $5,000 toward modernizing our library's furnishings in order to support flexible seating and personalized learning. 

The Academy

Create FT Alternative Teacher position, paid from KECSAC funds

Create Instructional Aide position (7X182), paid from KECSAC funds

Increase Instructional Aide position from 7 hrs/day to 7.5 hrs/day, paid from KECSAC funds

Bridgeport Elementary

Create FT Primary Teacher position, due to allocation increase

Create Preschool Instructional Aide position (7X135)

Create Special Education Instructional Aide position (7X182), paid from IDEA

Create (2) Special Education Instructional Aide positions (7X182), paid from General Fund

Bondurant Middle School

Increase Bookkeeper position from 7 hrs/day to 7.5 hrs/day

Collins Lane Elementary

Create Special Education Instructional Aide position (7X182), paid from IDEA

Create New Teacher Mentor Stipends of $25/hr, paid from ASP

Elkhorn Elementary

Reduce Cook position from 6 hrs/day to 4 hrs/day

Elkhorn Middle School

Create one FT LBD Teacher position, paid from IDEA

Franklin County High School

Reduce PE Teacher from 1.0 to 0.5, due to allocation decrease

Reduce Agriculture Teacher position from 1.0 to 0.5, due to allocation decrease

Create Supplemental Music Instruction position, tpaid $2,000 from Band Boosters

Create Extra Duty positions paid from Section 6:

Social Studies Dept Chair, $500

Science Dept Chair, $500

CTE Dept Chair, $500

Health/PE Dept Chair, $500

Foreign Lang Dept Chair, $500

Special Ed Dept Chair, $500

Math Dept Chair, $500

English Dept Chair, $500

Academic Team Math Moderator, $125

SBDM Secretary, $300

Create the following Supplemental Athletic Coach positions paid by Booster Clubs:

Asst Boys' Soccer, $600

Asst Girls' Basketball, $1500

Asst Girls' Basketball, $1200

Asst Softball, $1000

Asst Softball, $500

Asst Baseball, $1250

Asst Baseball, $1250

Asst Wrestling, $1000

Hearn Elementary

Create one PT (.5) LBD Teacher position, paid from IDEA

Create PT Child Care Aide position, paid from ASP

William Cofield High School

Create FT Teacher position, using allocation shifted from FCHS

Hearn Elementary is requesting permission for the 4th grade to attend the annual 4-H overnight camp at the North Central 4-H Camping Center in Carlisle, KY. The field trip is scheduled take place on September 20-21, 2018. The cost per student will be $40. Those students/families that qualify for free and reduced lunch will be given assistance if needed. 

North Central 4-H Camping Center 
260 Camp Drive 
Carlisle, KY 40311 
(859) 289-5308

The FCHS Volleyball Team would like to travel overnight to Hopkinsville, Ky Oct. 5-6, 2018 to compete in a tournament. 

Coach:  Dale Adkins

15 Players will attend

FCPS Transportation is requested, to be paid by district competition funds.  The room for the driver will be paid for by FCHS Volleyball Boosters.

Accommodations:  Best Western, Hopkinsville, Ky to be paid from Volleyball Booster funds

The only cost to students will be for their food.

The Western Hills Volleyball team would like to request permission to stay overnight during the Metcalf County Invitational.  The team will be staying at the WigWam Village in Cave City, KY.  The booster club will be paying for meals and lodging.  Both coaches will be chaperoning the team of 11 Varsity players.

Parents  will be transporting their own child, so no bus will be needed. 

Approve overnight Athletic Trip

Details are attached.

Information attached.

FCHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Overnight Trip Request October 5-6, 2018

Purpose:  Owensboro, Ky Fast Cats Classic Competition

Coach:  Kristen Just

Chaperones:  K. Just, Keegan O'Neil, Sandy Stigers, Kathy Poe

Students:  17 students attending

Hotel:  Comfort Inn and Suites, Owensboro

Transportation:  Shockey Tours, Contract attached

All costs, other than personal food, to be paid by FCHS Cross Country Boosters

Seeking board approval for 8th grade class trip travel to Washington DC.

Bondurant Middle School Media Center is requesting permission to hold the following school-wide fundraisers for the 2018-2019 school year.

Collect Coke lids, host two Book Fairs, and collect old cell phones to recycle to purchase supplies/equipment for Makerspace and Reading Group activities.

Bondurant Middle School PTO would like to sponsor the following school-wide activities as fundraisers for the 2018-2019 school year in order to provide supplies for students and staff as needed.

Halloween/Valentine/Holiday School Dances, charge admission and sell concessions.

BMS Talent Show, a talent show for BMS students to display some of their talents, PTO would charge admission and sell concessions.

Spirit Cards - PTO would sell discount cards to parents, staff, and community members for local businesses.

Sponsor BMS Basketball game between staff members and students inorder to sell concessions to the game.

EMS is requesting that their students participate in a school-wide fundraising idea this school year.  They will be working on employability standards this school year.  This fundraising idea will help students to learn important skills to help them be more employable when they move on to high school. The students will help to develop a google doc. so teachers can place their orders, then the students will fill those orders Friday morning.  Students will take turns each week so all students learn the skills that will be needed to complete the task.  Students will be helping to set a price for their product after they look at cost for materials or donations from the community.  Any money raised will help students unable to pay for community based trips or supplies such as laundry soap, dish soap or paper products to be purchased by the students on our CBI trip.

The following are anticipated PTA fundraisers for the 2018-19 school year. All proceeds will be used to fund technology and other school needs.

August/September

• PTA Membership Drive (ongoing)
• T-shirt and car decal sales (ongoing)
• Amazon Smile (ongoing)
• Kroger Community Rewards (ongoing)
• Panera Night
• Save Around Discount Books
• Pie Peddler
• Frisch's 
• Reading for Education

October

• Fall Festival/Chili Supper
• Believe in Kids

November/December

• Santa Store/Santa Pictures
• Vendor Event and Silent Auction

January/February

• Daddy/Daughter Dance

March/April/May

• Movie with Mom
• Avon
• End of Year Restaurant Night

The EES Basketball teams requests the approval to raise funds by vacuuming cars at Fast Freddie's.

Hearn Elementary PTA would like to hold the following fundraisers:

Hearn Spirit Wear - Hearn apparel (see attached)

September 13, 2018 - GLO Dance

September 19, 2018 - Pizza Inn Day

October 18, 2018 - Fall Festival

December 1, 2018 - Holiday Market

Western Hills Cheerleaders will be hosting a youth cheerleading camp September 18 - 20. The camp will be for grades K-8 and the cost will be $45.  All proceeds will go to the cheerleading team.  

Approve Cheerleading Kiddie Camp.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

Food Service Department has several pieces of equipment that needs to be sold or scraped.  The list is in the attachment. 

Approve School PD Plans

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on September 24, 2018 at Bondurant Middle School.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2018-463 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:55pm passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.